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How accurate is the DNA test?DNA testing is the most accurate way to prove paternity. Our laboratory follows the Excellent Laboratory Practices (ELP) program which includes proficiency testing 3 times a year for all DNA analysts and second pass analysis on all excluded fathers. Websites claiming 99.999% accuracy should also say how they arrived at that percentage. In order to calculate a laboratory's actual accuracy, the lab would have to retest every sample using another lab. How long does the test take?Our typical processing time is 1-2 business days (16 Marker Test) once we have received the samples. AccuPlex26 and AccuPlex41 are typically 3-4 business days. Samples must arrive by our 1:00 pm cut-off time in order to start processing that day; otherwise, processing will not begin until the next business day. Can my case be rushed?We offer rush processing for an additional fee on the 16 marker test only. Your samples will get immediate attention and will start processing before others. We cannot guarantee an exact processing time because all samples are different; however, they will take priority over other samples received. What is the fastest way to get results?Make your own kit and ship it to the lab by overnight express. Pay the additional fee for RUSH processing and we will call you with results. Samples must be received by 1:00pm EST in order to start processing. Samples received after 1:00pm will start processing the next business day. How do I receive my results?We prefer to email your DNA report in an effort to be more environmentally friendly. An email is also the fastest way to receive your DNA report and you can save the email. The report is attached to the email as an Adobe “.pdf” file that can also be saved. The .pdf file is an exact copy of what we would mail you and can be printed. When placing your order, select whether you want your report sent by email or regular mail. We will only send to one or the other; we will not give results over the phone. Is it easy to make a kit?Yes. You will need Q-tips and envelopes. Make sure everything is clearly labeled and follow the instructions on the Make Your Own Kit page. How long does it take to receive a kit?We send our collection kits out by regular mail. We do offer affordable express shipping options. What if the father is incarcerated?Each jail has different rules but the best thing is to be honest. We recommend for the person incarcerated to go to the medical office with an envelope that is addressed and has postage. Ask the nurse to swab and send your samples for paternity. Why are our prices so affordable?With the GFI Lab you are dealing directly with the lab. We operate in Western Pennsylvania, where the cost to do business is less expensive. We do not sacrifice quality just to give you an inexpensive test. Can we extract DNA from anything?The techniques used at GFI Lab are extremely sensitive and successful at retrieving DNA from any item where cellular material is present. If we do not get a profile, there was no DNA on the item. How does a paternity test work?Generally, if the alleged father and child share a DNA type in common at all 16 markers, it is concluded that he is the biological father. If he does not share DNA in common at all the markers, he is not the father. It is a bit more complicated and technical but this generalization applies to the majority of the cases. The answer to this is best explained on the Science of Paternity page and the Paternity Statistics page. What is the difference between a legal and personal test?The difference is found in the collection method. A chain of custody must be established and maintained in regards to the swabs collected and they must be collected by an independent third party. A personal or non-legal test allows you to collect your own samples but collecting your own samples is exactly why it won’t hold up in court. Is a legal test necessary?Maybe. Only you can determine if it is. We recommend that you discuss your case with the agency with which you are working as to the need of a more expensive legal DNA test. Most of our clients order the personal or non-legal test first, allowing them to make decisions before getting a lawyer involved. How well does the sibling test work?When comparing two siblings or half siblings it is best to also test the mother(s) of the two individuals. This strengthens the statistics by isolating the father's DNA type that was given to each of the siblings. If only the two siblings can be tested, there is a chance that the results will be inconclusive. In most cases, a conclusive result can be determined. Does anyone else have exactly the same DNA profile as me?Not unless you have an identical twin. How is the Y-chromosome inherited?The Y-chromosome is passed down from father to son. None of the female children get the Y-chromosome. The profile generated between a father and son will be identical barring any mutation. Can DNA be used to catch a cheating spouse?Yes. We are trained forensic scientists and have experience dealing with criminal sexual assault cases. If the cells from another man or woman were left behind, we will find them. |